CA650048EN
Effective May 2015
Supersedes 550-10 December 2012
Eaton's Cooper Power™ series deadbreak elbow connector is a fully-shielded and insulated plug-in termination for connecting underground cable to transformers, switching cabinets and junctions equipped with deadbreak bushings. The elbow connector and bushing comprise the essential components of deadbreak separable connections.
Deadbreak elbows are molded using high quality peroxide-cured EPDM insulation. Standard features include a copperTop connector, tin plated copper probe, stainless steel reinforced pulling-eye, and a capacitive test point.
Cable ranges are sized to accept a wider range of cable diameter for a given size elbow. The wider cable ranges increase installation flexibility.
The coppertop compression connector is a standard item to transition from the cable to the probe. An aluminum crimp barrel is inertia-welded to a copper lug. The aluminum barrel makes the connector easy to crimp and the copper lug ensures a reliable, tight, cool operating connection with the deadbreak probe.
Cable stripping and scoring tools, available from various tool manufacturers, are recommended for use when installing deadbreak elbows. After preparing the cable, the elbow housing is pushed onto the cable. The probe is threaded into the coppertop connector using the supplied installation tool. A bail assembly is also included to assure a safe, reliable connection.

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SEMI-CONDUCTING SHIELD
Molded Semi-Conducting EPDM shield meets requirements of
IEEE Std 592™-2007 standard and provides ground shield continuity between elbow and cable shield.
PULLING EYE
Stainless steel reinforced pulling eye provides reliable hotstick operating point. Sturdy construction exceeds IEEE Std 386™-2006 standard requirements.
COPPERTOP CONNECTOR
Coppertop compression connector is a field proven, bimetallic friction welded design that accepts copper or aluminum cable conductors.
TEST POINT
Capacitive test point with snap-on cap provides a shielded, hotstick-operable means to determine circuit condition.
EPDM INSULATION
High quality peroxide cured EPDM insulation is mixed and formulated inhouse for complete control of rubber characteristics.
200 A 15 and 25 kV class deadbreak elbow connector
PROBE
Field replaceable, tin plated copper probe ensures reliable electrical connection.
SEMI-CONDUCTING INSERT
Molded EPDM Semi-Conducting
Insert controls electrical stress.
GROUNDING TAB
Grounding tab is molded into semi-conductive shield for the attachment of a ground wire to ensure deadfront construction.
Figure 1. Elbow cutaway illustrates design integrity.
STAINLESS
STEEL BAIL
Figure 2. DE225 deadbreak elbow connector dimensional information.
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Tests conducted in accordance with IEEE Std 386™-2006 standard:
• ac 60 Hz 1 Minute Withstand
•
40 kV
•
Minimum Partial Discharge Extinction Voltage
•
19 kV
• Test Point Voltage Test
Tests are conducted in accordance with Eaton requirements:
•
•
Physical Inspection
Periodic Dissection
• Periodic Fluoroscopic Analysis
Table 1. Voltage Ratings and Characteristics
Description
Standard Voltage Class
Maximum Rating Phase-to-Ground ac 60 Hz 1 Minute Withstand dc 15 Minute Withstand
BIL and Full Wave Crest
Minimum Partial Discharge Extinction Voltage kV
25
15.2
40
78
125
19
Voltage ratings and characteristics are in accordance with IEEE Std 386™-2006 standard.
Table 2. Current Ratings and Characteristics
Description Amperes
Continuous
Short Time
200 A rms
10,000 A rms symmetrical for 0.17 s
3,500 A rms symmetrical for 3.0 s
Current ratings and characteristics are in accordance with IEEE Std 386™-2006 standard.
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The standard elbow kit is packaged in a heavy-duty polyethylene bag and bulk-packed, 20 kits to a multipak box. Individual boxed kits are also available by special part number. To order a 15/25 kV Class
Deadbreak Elbow Kit, for cable meeting AEIC CS5 and CS6, follow the easy steps below.
Each kit contains:
•
Elbow Body
•
•
•
•
CopperTop Compression Connector
Copper Probe
Probe Installation Tool
Bail Assembly
•
•
Silicone Lubricant
Installation Instruction Sheet
STEP 1: Determine the cable’s diameter over the electrical insulation as shown in Figure 3 (including tolerances). Then identify a cable range from Table 3 that brackets the minimum and maximum insulation diameters. Select the CABLE RANGE CODE from the far right column.
STEP 2: Identify the conductor size and type in Table 4 and select the CONDUCTOR CODE from the far right column.
STEP 3: For an elbow kit with a capacitive test point order:
DE225 CABLE RANGE
CODE
CONDUCTOR
CODE
T
For an elbow kit without a compression connector, use “00” for the conductor code.
For an elbow kit individually packaged in a corrugated cardboard box, insert an “X” as the last character in the part number.
EXAMPLE: Select an elbow kit with a capacitive test point for use on a #1 compact cable with a nominal insulation diameter of .760".
STEP 1: Nominal diameter over the insulation is 0.760" ± .030".
Minimum Diameter
0.760"–.030" = 0.730"
Maximum Diameter
0.760"+.030" = 0.790"
From Table 3, identify the cable range .642"–.819" and select the “D”
CABLE RANGE CODE.
STEP 2: The conductor size is a #1 and the type is compact.
From Table 4, under the column “Compact or Solid” identify #1 and select the “04” conductor code.
STEP 3: Order catalog number.
DE 225 DA 04 T
Table 3. Cable Range
Cable Range
Inches
.531-.685
.642-.819
.772-.949
Millimeters
18.5-17.4
16.3-20.8
19.6-24.1
.909-1.13
1.10-1.32
23.1-28.7
27.9-33.5
#1
1/0
2/0
#6
#4
#3
#2
Table 4. Conductor Size and Type
Concentric or
Compressed Compact or Solid
AWG mm2 AWG
No Connector mm2
3/0
4/0
250*
16
–
–
25
35
50
70
–
95
120
#4
#3
#2
#1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
95
120
–
50
70
–
–
–
25
35
* Compressed stranding only.
OUTER JACKET
METAL NEUTRAL
OR SHIELD
INSULATION
SHIELD
DIAMETER OVER
INSULATION
CONDUCTOR
Cable Range
Code
BA
DA
FA
HA
JA
05
06
07
02
03
04
08
09
10
Conductor
Code
00
01
INSULATION
CONDUCTOR
SHIELD
Figure 3. Illustration showing typical construction of medium voltage underground cable.
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#1
1/0
2/0
#6
#4
#3
#2
Table 4. Conductor Size and Type
Concentric or
Compressed Compact or Solid
AWG mm2 AWG
No Connector mm2
3/0
4/0
250*
16
–
–
25
35
50
70
–
95
120
#4
#3
#2
#1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
95
120
–
50
70
–
–
–
25
35
05
06
07
02
03
04
08
09
10
Conductor
Code
00
01
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1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250*
#6
#4
#3
#2
#1
Table 5. Replacement Coppertop Connectors
Conductor Size
Concentric or
Compressed
AWG mm2
Compact or Solid
AWG mm2
16
–
25
35
–
#4
#3
#2
#1
1/0
–
25
35
–
50
50
70
–
96
120
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
70
–
95
120
–
Catalog Number
CC2C01T
CC2C02T
CC2C03T
CC2C04T
CC2C05T
CC2C06T
CC2C07T
CC2C08T
CC2C09T
CC2C10T
* Compressed Stranding Only
N ote: CopperTop compression connector may be used on both aluminum and copper cable conductors.
Table 6. Replacement Parts
Description
Deadbreak Probe Installation Tool
Deadbreak Probe Only
Bail Assembly
Silicone Grease
.25 oz tube
5.2 oz tube
Test Point Cap
Catalog Number
2639205B01
2638370C01EX
2638409C06B
2603393A03
2605670A02M
2638855C02
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200 A 15 and 25 kV class deadbreak elbow connector
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